Downfall

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a formidable 1080p and 1440p experience in Downfall, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and settings increase. The data shows a combo that ranks 107th out of 1741 tested configurations, placing it in the top 6.1% of all systems benchmarked for this horror title. The processor’s 6-core, 12-thread Zen 5 architecture, running on the AM5 socket, provides the foundation for the GPU’s substantial rasterization power, resulting in frame rates that range from highly playable at 4K Ultra to exceptionally high at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combination produces an average of 269.1 FPS. This is a strong result that indicates the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems in Downfall?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 107th out of 1741 tested combos. This places it in the top 6.1% of all configurations, reflecting its high-end positioning.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 285.2 FPS on Low settings to 121.1 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a 57.5% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: What are the key specifications of the graphics card in this combo?

A: The GPU is an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2550 MHz, and it has a TDP of 320 W.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X includes Radeon Graphics as an integrated GPU. This is a feature of the processor, though the dedicated RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary graphics solution for gaming.

Q: What is the processor’s boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This high boost capability contributes to its strong single-threaded performance, which is relevant for gaming workloads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its role becomes increasingly clear as settings and resolutions scale. The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, coupled with a 256-bit memory interface, provides a 736.3 GB/s bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient to handle the texture and geometry demands of Downfall at 4K, where the data shows the frame rate is heavily dependent on the GPU’s rendering capabilities. The card’s boost clock of 2550 MHz, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, translates to a peak FP32 throughput of 52.22 TFLOPS, which is the primary driver for the high frame rates observed.

The GPU’s role is not static; it shifts depending on the workload. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves an average of 394.9 FPS, a figure that is so high that it suggests the CPU is nearing its limit in feeding the GPU with draw calls. In this scenario, the RTX 4080 SUPER is likely underutilized, waiting for the Ryzen 5 9600X to supply data. However, as settings increase to Ultra, the GPU’s shading units, texture mapping units (320 TMUs), and raster operation processors (112 ROPs) become the bottleneck. The pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s are fully engaged when processing the enhanced lighting and particle effects at higher presets.

At 4K Ultra, the GPU’s workload is at its maximum, and the frame rate drops to 71.3 FPS. This is the only tested configuration where the average dips below the 100 FPS mark, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER is being pushed to its limits. The data shows a clear separation: the GPU is the performance limiter at high resolutions and high settings, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is a critical asset here, as it prevents memory-related stuttering or texture pop-in that could occur with smaller memory pools.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable trend in resolution scaling, with average frame rates decreasing as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the system delivers 394.9 FPS at 1080p, 285.2 FPS at 1440p, and 173.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 27.8% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 39.1% drop from 1440p to 4K. These reductions are substantial, but the absolute numbers remain high, indicating that the combo is not seriously challenged until 4K.

The scaling pattern changes with settings. At Ultra, the frame rates are 168.6 FPS at 1080p, 121.1 FPS at 1440p, and 71.3 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28.2%, which is similar to the Low setting drop, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is a more severe 41.1%. This steeper decline at 4K Ultra suggests that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the increased resolution demands more pixel shading and memory bandwidth. The data implies that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound at lower settings, given the exceptionally high frame rates, but transitions to a GPU-bound state at 4K.

The resolution scaling also highlights the balance of the combo. At 1440p, the system appears well-balanced, with frame rates that are high enough to suggest neither component is severely bottlenecked. For instance, at 1440p High, the average is 188.4 FPS, a figure that would satisfy most high-refresh-rate monitors. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is the most telling, as the performance penalty increases with higher settings, confirming that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the component that determines the upper limits of this configuration in Downfall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows its highest performance ceiling. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 394.9 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 324.5 FPS, a 17.8% decrease, while High settings yield 269.1 FPS, a further 17.1% decrease. The most demanding preset, Ultra, produces an average of 168.6 FPS. This represents a 57.3% reduction from the Low setting, showing the significant impact of the Ultra preset’s additional visual effects.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but follow a similar pattern. Low settings achieve an average of 285.2 FPS, which drops to 229.5 FPS at Medium, 188.4 FPS at High, and 121.1 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is a 57.5% reduction, consistent with the 1080p trend. The 1440p High result of 188.4 FPS is a key data point, as it demonstrates the system’s ability to drive a 1440p high-refresh-rate display comfortably with high quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops are more pronounced. Low settings average 173.7 FPS, which is still very playable, but Medium settings reduce this to 146.8 FPS. High settings produce 121.0 FPS, while Ultra settings bring the average down to 71.3 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 49.7 FPS, a 41.1% decrease, which is the largest single-settings jump in the dataset. This indicates that the Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario for this combination, pushing the RTX 4080 SUPER to its practical limit.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination is ranked 107th out of 1741 tested combos in Downfall. This placement in the top 6.1% of all configurations indicates a very high level of performance, though it is not at the absolute top tier. The rank suggests that while this combo excels, there are 106 other combinations that deliver higher average frame rates in this specific game, likely featuring more powerful GPUs or CPUs.

The CPU itself, the Ryzen 5 9600X, holds an average benchmark score of 28246, which places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13490F with an average score of 28173, representing a negligible 0.3% difference. This close grouping suggests that the CPU’s performance is competitive with other mid-range to upper-mid-range processors, and its gaming performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080 SUPER in most scenarios. The 3dmark single-thread score of 1253 and the cinebench_r23 singlecore score of 3603 highlight its strong single-threaded capabilities, which are crucial for gaming.

The GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER, has an average benchmark score of 53610, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, which scores 53489, a 0.2% difference. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s passmark_g3d score of 34245 and 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 6600 confirm its high-end status. The combo’s 107th rank is a reflection of the GPU’s strong performance, as the CPU’s ranking is slightly lower. This suggests that the overall system ranking is driven primarily by the GPU, and that the CPU is a capable but not limiting partner. The data indicates that the combination is well-matched, with the GPU providing the majority of the gaming performance headroom in Downfall.